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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are focused on performance in areas like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and require a high-quality display, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is a strong option, although it is more expensive and heavier, which affects its portability. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5530, while more affordable and lighter, offers less power, making it sufficient for general use and some business tasks but not as suitable for intensive graphics or engineering work. The ASUS also has a unique dual-screen feature which could enhance productivity, especially for multitaskers, designers, or creators who benefit from extra screen real estate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- The Dell Latitude 5530 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a high-performance CPU and double the RAM of the Dell Latitude 5530, with a superior screen quality, which explains its edge in general use. However, the Dell Latitude 5530 is lighter with better battery life and portability, making it more suitable for users who prioritize mobility and longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, combined with an OLED screen, providing rich colors and deep contrast; whereas the Dell Latitude 5530 offers more modest gaming and 3D performance as it is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and an IPS screen, which is adequate for mainstream tasks but less so for graphically intensive workloads. Both laptops share the same screen refresh rate, but the superior GPU and screen quality make the ASUS a better option for gaming and 3D scenarios..
Engineering and Design
9.0
6.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its high-end CPU and GPU plus substantial RAM and a superior screen, excels in the realms of engineering and design, offering robust performance for demanding applications. Whereas the Dell Latitude 5530, despite having a decent processor and graphics, doesn't quite match up in terms of raw power and display quality but gains points for being more portable and having adequate performance for less intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, its screens stand out for general use and engineering thanks to its high resolution and panel quality, which offer sharp images and bright, accurate colors, essential for detailed work and media consumption. For engineering and design tasks, its wide color gamuts ensure that designers see true-to-life colors, a critical factor for precise visual work. However, its lower refresh rate means that for gaming and 3D rendering tasks, where fluid motion and fast screen updates are key, it may not provide the smooth experience gamers and 3D artists seek, unlike laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5530 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5530 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$919
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
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Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Dell Latitude 5530 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Dell Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Dell Latitude 5530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $919 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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